What's happening in Manila this weekend? SPOT.ph zeroes in on the events and happenings you shouldn't miss.
1. TREAT DAD LIKE A KING.
Father's Day is technically on June 20 but why not devote the entire weekend to THE man in your life? To make it a truly majestic weekend, check out SPOT.ph's "Father's Day Guide: 30 Special Places to Take Dad" and "20 Father's Day Gift Ideas."
2. PLAY YOUR WAY TO SPAIN.
In celebration of the Day of the Spanish Language, Instituto Cervantes de Manila presents El Juego del Español, a word game that's like a mix of Scrabble and Boggle, on June 19. Check out the game mechanics here. Brush up on your Spanish and you might just win an all-expense paid trip for an entire week to the provinces of Sevilla, Granada, Almerà a and Cà ¡diz in the Southern region of Andalucà a, Spain. All participants also get a souvenir shirt for free. To register, call 526-1482 or go to Instituto Cervantes on June 19 before 9:30 a.m. Admission is free on a first come, first served basis.
3. BRING OUT THE BIG TOYS.
Indulge your gaming fantasies at the 9th Philippine Toys, Hobbies, and Collectibles Convention or ToyCon for short on June 19 and 20 at the Megatrade Hall. A "penultimate gathering of true fans," the weekend convention is packed with contests, auctions, raffles, games, live performances, film screenings and cosplay shows. See the complete schedule here.
4. OGLE BACHELORS ALL WEEKEND.
Heads up, ladies (and gents)! Chill while enjoying eye candy at Robinsons Place Ermita for the Cosmopolitan Bachelor Search 2010 on June 18 and 19, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. See Cosmo Bachelor wannabes walk the ramp. For inquiries or suggestions, call Cereb Gregorio at 451-8888 loc. 1059.
Cosmo Bachelor Bash 2009
5. WATCH WOMEN FIGHT IT OUT ON POLES.
See women show off their pole dancing moves in the second edition of the International Pole Dance Competition on June 19 at Divino Makati. To register, call 890-5898 or 890-3734, or email info@divino-makati.com.
International Pole Dance Competition 2008
